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Induction on the laser Cutter/Engraver

A small team of people will be conducting induction sessions for Nottinghack members on the new laser cutter/engraver at Nottingham Hackspace. The instructors will be undertaking these sessions in their own spare time, so it cannot be guaranteed that someone will always be available.

Laser inductions are one-on-one sessions. You may bring a small laser project if you wish though you must check that your materials are suitable for a laser cutting or etching. Otherwise your instructor will talk you through a few techniques, to demonstrate the process whilst determining that you can safely operate the laser. Inductions cost £20 and as of Tuesday 1st July 2014 apply to all inductees. To book an induction please email laser[at]nottinghack[dot]org[dot]uk and put your name on the list below. It would help if you say when you are/are not available.

If you get chance it would be worth installing and becoming familiar with the LaserCut software; you can use the demo and Inkscape to create projects before you do an induction.

Induction Program

If you have a small project in mind we can use it as part of the induction but please check that the materials you have in mind are suitable for use in the laser - the wrong materials can cause noxious fumes that can permanently damage the mirrors or extraction system (or you); running the tube too hot drastically shortens it's lifespan. The induction is primarily to make sure that the laser is operated safely, to keep costs low. A spare laser tube costs in the region of £400, a new set of mirrors £250 - the hackspace can't afford to be replacing these every month!

Laser Instructors

Please do not contact people on this list directly, please email laser[at]nottinghack[dot]org[dot]uk and add yourself to the wiki below. One of the inductors will contact you to arrange a date and time, but it would help if you say when you are/are not available. Inductors do not have access to the hackspace database for sensible reasons - so if you don't email they won't be able to contact you. Pledgers will take priority and have been sent the relevant information.

Laser Induction Sign-Ups

This list has been cleared to allow for inductions (IND - when new to the laser) and Conversions (CON - when you've used the old red laser) to be arranged. Inductions on the original A4 (red) laser are NOT valid on the new laser cutter but experienced users can be converted (CON). Please indicate which session type you require.

There is now a booking system for the laser on HMS. Inducted people can log in and book sessions (one at a time), inductors can block book induction session as well.

Name

Pledger

Paid?

Date of induction

CON/IND

Instructor

Complete

Declan Merry

No

No

TBA

IND

TBA

No

James Thompson

No

No

TBA

IND

TBA

No

Chris Cain

Yes

NA

13/07/2014 5pm

CON

James Hayward

No

Mouse

Yes

NA

TBA

CON

TBA

No

Johnmichael Quinlan

Thought you had an induction on the little red?

No

TBA

IND?

Dominic Morrow

No

Michael Metcalfe

No

No

TBA

IND

TBA

No

Michel Henry

No

No

TBA

IND

TBA

No

Max Cavallin

No

No

13/07/2014 6pm

IND

James Hayward

No

Rob Haywood

Yes

NA

2/7/14

TBA

Dominic Morrow

No

Leigh W

No

No

???

IND - so long since I used the little red starting over might be better!